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Acresfield Academy | Ofsted Ratings, SEN, Reviews & Admission 2026
Acresfield Academy
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Acresfield Academy
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- Upton-by-Chester CH2 1LJ
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| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Reading is prioritized from the early years with well-trained staff ensuring quick learning of sounds and letters.
Success of the Curriculum: A meticulously designed curriculum allows pupils to learn about their local and wider community, leading to high achievements.
Areas Needing Improvement: No areas needing improvement were noted in the report.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils attain significantly above the national average in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils struggling in reading receive additional support to catch up quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils’ behavior is impeccable, demonstrating respect and not losing any learning time.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND are identified swiftly and benefit from high expectations and expertly tailored activities.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, creating an open and positive culture around safeguarding.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff do all they can to ensure that pupils are happy and can focus on their learning.
Parent Feedback: Parents give positive feedback through Ofsted Parent View.
Extracurricular Activities: The school offers a vast array of clubs including football, handbells, fine motor skills, and dance.
Teacher Engagement: Staff have strong subject knowledge, selecting resources and activities to ensure pupils learn all that they should.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers ensure mastery of foundational concepts before moving to more difficult ones, helping pupils achieve highly.
Teaching Staff Challenges: No challenges with teaching staff were noted in the report.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Assessment information is used to identify pupils needing support, allowing them to keep up with the curriculum.
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About Us
Acresfield Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Cheshire, North West.
It has 242 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 78% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
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C
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 3-11 | 4-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.6 | 21.1 | 24.5 |
| Proficient Math | 111 | 104 | 108 |
| Proficient Read | 112 | 105 | 111 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 111 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 112 | 98 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 78% | 55.11% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 19% | 6.11% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 6.7 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 0.6 | Average |
| Maths | 6.1 | Well Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 22nd Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 23rd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Acresfield Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1